Airgas Acquires ABCO

| Jim Tierney

Airgas has snapped up another company: The industrial gases and safety gear direct merchant announced May 31 it has purchased ABCO Gases, Welding and Industrial Supply Co. Terms of the deal were not disclosed

Airgas Acquires Pain Enterprises

| Jim Tierney

Airgas, a direct merchant of industrial gases and safety gear, announced May 9 it has purchased Pain Enterprises, which produces and distributes dry ice and carbon dioxide in the Midwest

MCM Live Sponsorship

| MCM staff

A big thank you to these 2011 exclusive sponsors: MeritDirect MeritDirect is a recognized leader in the B2B and B2C direct marketing industry, offering marketers integrated marketing solutions with an array of products and services. Oracle Oracle …

Mary Ann Kleinfelter: 2011 MCM Awards Judge

| MCM staff

Judge: Mary Ann KleinfelterCompany and position: Consultant at Marketing SolutionsYears as an MCM Awards judge: I believe for more than 10 years. Q&A How would you describe your job and what you do? I consult with multichannel merchants. I am also a …